AAOS: Few Hip Fracture Patients Take Vitamin D Consistently
Correlation for consistent supplementation with increase in physical component of the SF-12 score
Risk of Heart Failure Up for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
High disease activity linked to all types of heart failure, especially non-ischemic heart failure
AAOS: Cholesterol, LDL Impact Rotator Cuff Repair Revision
Statins mitigate this effect, with revision rates not significantly different for patients prescribed statins
Rx Improves Nasal Symptoms in Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Decrease in median total nasal resistance score and Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation Score
ADA Updates Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes
Metformin should be initiated at the time of T2DM diagnosis unless there are contraindications
Risk of T2DM at Different BMIs Varies With Ethnicity
More South Asians than White Europeans, African-Caribbeans developed T2DM at BMI below 30 kg/m²
Musculoskeletal Symptoms Predict Psoriatic Arthritis
Joint pain, fatigue, stiffness, worsening of physical function all predict PsA in patients with psoriasis
Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Low, but More Progress Possible
ID of missed opportunities can
provide insight to improve existing strategies, researchers say
Post-PCV13 Drop in Streptococcus pneumoniae Bacteremia
As pneumococcal rates dropped, rates of E. coli, Salmonella spp, Staphylococcus aureus increased
Confidentiality Issues Impact Use of STD Services for Youth
Teens spending time alone with health care provider report more receipt of sexual risk assessment
